First attempt DIY grips

[ageingstudent]

Not bad for my first try? It had the big target grips on it before and I wanted something more comfortable for my smaller hands for everyday plinking.

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[Joe13]

Nice

 

[F2CMaDMaXX]

Simple, fitting design, i think they look pretty good, excellent first result

 

[ageingstudent]

Nice

I am thinking about making a set for my GP100. It liiks like those will be a little more challenging.

 

[66PonyCar]

Sweet! Is that a brass case head you used for the escutcheon?

 

[ageingstudent]

Sweet! Is that a brass case head you used for the escutcheon?

Yes I used a couple of starline case heads. I can't decide if it's too much. I guess it's okay. I like understated stuff.

 

[MrMillspecer]

Those look great. I like the case heads inlayed.

 

[66PonyCar]

Looks good, nice job with the inlay!

 

[Kruel J]

Nice work!

 

[kenboy]

A POET AND YOU DIDNT KNOW IT.
EXCELLENT

 

[Joe13]

I am thinking about making a set for my GP100. It liiks like those will be a little more challenging.

Might think about ordering a used set of full wood grips and working them down.

Wasn't sure of your skill set but I would have to do it like that to make sure they fit right lol.

 

[ageingstudent]

Might think about ordering a used set of full wood grips and working them down.

Wasn't sure of your skill set but I would have to do it like that to make sure they fit right lol.

Well I have some skills I guess. Maybe more patience than skills lol. I saw some cocobolo ones that weren't too expensive but I have all this Brazilian Cherry I picked up for free. One nice thing about wood projects, if you mess up they can go in the woodstove.

 

[11Charlie]

You did a great job!! I don't think the inlays are over the top at all.

 

[KeepnitReel]

Very nice work

 

[ageingstudent]

I appreciate all the kind feedback. As an afterthought I forgot that I cut out a couple more blanks for that grip because I thought sure I'd mess the first set up. If anyone has a model 66 or 19 and they'd like these rough blanks just holler and they're yours.

 

[jbett98]

I grew up near Fairview, what part do you live by?

 

[ageingstudent]

Right by the old elementary school off 201st. Between Halsey and Glisan.

 

[jbett98]

Reynolds Middle School area?

 

[Larrytpdx]

Very nice!

 

[ageingstudent]

Reynolds Middle School area?

Yes and the pool and the annex.